History
SEAP was established in 1997 to represent all those individuals active in European affairs - trade associations; corporate representatives; consultants; lawyers; non-governmental organisations; regional representatives and others - to encourage the highest standards of professionalism for European affairs activity and promote self regulation of the profession. SEAP now has over 260 individual members each of whom are signatories to the SEAP Code of Conduct.
- Read a detailed account of the history of SEAP
Our objectives
- To establish an open non-profit making organisation of European affairs professionals dealing with the European institutions;
- To comply with its code of conduct which is designed to promote ethical standards in the professional conduct of SEAP members;
- To create a network of members and to advise on the correct procedures governing access to the premises, members and officials of the European institutions;
- To establish and maintain a dialogue between SEAP members and the European Institutions with a view to finding pragmatic solutions to questions arising between them, including the effects of the internal regulations of the Institutions;
- To investigate and promote with the institutions measures to improve efficiency in the access and exchange of essential information;
- To provide a forum for meetings, seminars and other events dedicated to the enhancement of relations between SEAP members and the European institutions.
Press and position papers
- 11 February 2008: SEAP Submission on EC proposed code of conduct for interest representatives - Position paper
- 15 October 2007: SEAP Newsletter - link to newsletter
- 9 October 2007: SEAP to set out guideline for lobbyist register - Press release
- 10 May 2007: SEAP response to the European Commission Communication follow-up to the Green Paper ‘European Transparency Initiative’ - Position paper
- 10 May 2007: Lobbyists: Registration must not be a deterrent - Press release
- 26 April 2007: EU lobbyists agree joint principles for codes of ethical conduct - Press release
- 19 December 2006: Lyn Trytsman-Gray elected as President of SEAP - Press release
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3 May 2006 SEAP: response to European Transparency Initiative - Press release
